On Sustaining A Creative Life: A Workshop With Sharon Louden And Lenka Clayton

#bbatx and the City of Austin's Cultural Arts Division invite you to join a community conversation with practicing artist Lenka Clayton and artist, editor and advocate for artists Sharon Louden on her book series “Living and Sustaining A Creative Life" on January 20, 2018 from 10 AM to noon at The Refinery.

In today’s digital landscape, the arts and culture industries are contributing more to our economy than ever before—and living and sustaining a creative life seems all the more possible. In practice, though, making art and making money often sit at odds. So, can we do both? And, if so, how? At the Jan 20 event, Louden and Clayton will share pragmatic models in which they and other artists sustain their lives. Complimentary coffee beverages will be provided by #bbatx's friends at Picnik Austin.

MEET THE ARTISTS:

Sharon M. Louden is an artist, educator, advocate for artists, and editor of the Living and Sustaining a Creative Life series of books. Louden graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicagoand an MFA from Yale University School of Art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues including the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the Drawing Center, Carnegie Mellon University, Weisman Art Museum, National Gallery of Art, Birmingham Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Louden's work is held in major public and private collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, National Gallery of Art, Neuberger Museum of Art, Arkansas Arts Center, Yale University Art Gallery, Weatherspoon Art Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, among others. Read her full bio here.

MEET THE PRODUCERS, PARTNERS AND VENUE:

About #bossbabesATX, the producer: #bbatx exists to build educated and empowered creative communities at the intersections of sisterhood and space. Through event series, showcases and personal/professional development programs, we amplify and connect women-identifying artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Since we've been in operation, we've provided a platform of visibility, outreach and financial opportunity to 300+ Texas-based women artists, 400+ women-owned businesses and women activists. We were named "Best Bossy Babes" of 2015 by The Austin Chronicle, Tribeza's Top 10 to Watch in 2016 and we were selected by The White House to attend the United State of Women Summit in June 2016.

About the City of Austin's Cultural Arts Division, the presenting partner: The City of Austin has established itself as a world leader in technology, innovation, energy, workforce development, music and creativity that has led to significant business expansion and overall growth. The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) offers a unique model—one of just a few in the United States that presents great opportunities for Austin. To effectively support and recruit business in Austin, the Economic Development Department has integrated a core global focus while supporting local initiatives through Cultural Arts, Music,Redevelopment/Downtown, Economic and Small Business Program. They strive to create a sustainable cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of Austin.

About The Refinery, the venue: The Refinery is a creative coworking and event space offering local makers, chefs, photographers, e-commerce retailers, bloggers, creatives agencies and local tastemakers a place to work, connect and grow in the heart of downtown Austin.